Massage device.



J. VANDERSLIUE.

MASSAGE DEVICE.

APPLICATION FILED MAR. 21', 1903.

91 5 ,25 1 Patented Mar. 16, 1909.

Wwwsisss: INVEN'TDR M A W? M UNITED srATEs "PATENT OFFICE.

' JOHN VANDERSLIOE, OF MONTREAL ANNEX, CANADA.

MASSAGE DEVICE.

ments which form the subject matter of thisv application are; to providea massaging device so constructed and arranged as to produce anaugmented therapeutic efiiect without materially increasing the forceemployed; to produce such supplemental effect by stimulating thecirculatory system to a greater degree than the unassisted mechanicalforce would initiate, and to accomplish said objects by supplying anapparatus of simple design whereby the manipulations required to furnishthe desired hygienic massage movements will simultaneously produce acupping effect upon the tissues undergoing treatment thus causing anincreased congestion of blood to the parts.

Further objects of my invention are to produce a combined massage andcupping apparatus that will be simple in construction, that will not getout of order, andwill therefore be durable; to provide a device for thepurpose stated that can be used by an unskilled person and to supplyan'apparatus that can be manufactured at a small cost.

I accomplish the'objects sought by means of the device illustrated inthe accompanying drawing which forms a tion and in which Figure 1 is aside elevation of the complete apparatus; Fig. 2 is a verticallongitudinal section on the line 22 of Fig. 1; Fig. 3 is a sectionalview on the line 33 of Fig. 1;

part of this applica- Fig. 4 is a sectional view on the line 44 of Fig.2, and Fig. 5 is a bottom plan view.

Referringzto the details of the drawing, the

numeral 10 indicates a circular disk or plate formed integral with ahandle 11, of convenient size and shape so that it can be readily andfirmly grasped by the hand of the operator.. Upon the under surface ofthe Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed March 21, 1908. Serial No. 422,385.

Patented March 16, 1909.

I said disk are a series of projections 12 hemiflpherical in form andmade integral with the isk. These projections or bosses are solid instructure and may be arranged in any configuration. I prefer, however,to group them in an annular ring, as shown in Fig. 3, and to place themclose together in the circle. The combined disk and handle is providedwith a bore or socket 13, concentric with the periphery of said disk andextending from the under surface of the disk to any suitable distance toafford a strong sup ort for a stem 14 preferably formed integr lwith thewalls of a cup member 15. The said cup member is reinforced upon theperiphery by a ridge or bead 16. The cup member is made up of aplurality of cylindrical cavities or cells 18, the walls forming theclosed endsof the cells being concave internally and correspondinglyconvex externally, thus producing hemispherical bosses or projections 17which are arranged to correspond with the said bosses 12 projectingdownward from the disk 10, The stem 14 is fitted tightly, in thebore 13,

and is fastened permanently therein by any suitable cement. Whenassembled the stem 14 is inserted within its socket until the bosses 12are in contact with the convex ends rubber is the preferred material forthe handle,

particularly for sanitary reasons, wood will answer the purpose almostequally as well especially if enameled or japanned, and would have theadvantage of economy in the manufacture.

The device as illustrated is portable, light and handy to. manipulateand may be applied in many cases by the patient himself. The method ofusing the appliance may be somewhat varied, but in general isas follows:Grasping the handle firmly, the fiat face of the cup is applied directlyto the .integument, as many cells being brought into contact withthepart asipossible. Fressure is tion of the air containe then made bymeans of the handle, the 'force being applied in an axial direction, sothat the solid pro ections 12 will depress the comparatively thin cellwalls and the convex ends 17 will thus become invaginated within thecells 18 driving out some of the contained air. Pressure upon the handleis then relaxed sufficiently to ermit the inherent resiliency of the cupwa s to cause the cells to resume their original shape thus roducing ararefacd in said cells, care being taken to maintain a proper sealbetween the lips of the cells and the cuticle. This maneuver is repeatedwith sufficient rapidity to produce the desired diminution ofairpressure Within the cells, the partial vacuum thus formed causing anincrease in the blood su plyxto the part, which, bein supplenienta tothe effect of the mechanica my invention what bosses, and a secondmember having a stem fitting said recess, and having a pluralityofcompressible cells, open atone end, the closed ends of said cellsregistering with said bosses.

3. In a therapeutic device, the combinaaplurality of tion of a handle, acup member composed of elastic material, connected partitions dividingthe said member into a plurality of cells closed at one end, means forattaching; the handle to the elastic member,'and projections on thehandle adapted to engage the closed ends of the cells when said handleisoperated.

4. In acombined massage and cupping device, the combination of a handle,an elastic cup, connected partitions dividing the cup into a plurality.of cells closed at one end, a socket formed in said handle, a stemattached to said cup and engaging said socket, and projections upon saidhandle adapted to engage the vclosed ends of said cells when the andleis operated.

5. In a massaging device, a cup-member formed of elastic material anddivided into a plurality of cells having their inner end wallsconcavo-convex, and their outer walls stiilened by a rib, and means fordepressingsaid endwalls.

6'. In a massaging device, cup-member formed of suitable material anddivided into, a plurality of cells having their inner end 'wallscompressible and means for compress in said walls said means comprisinga lura 'ty of projections of bosses arrange to register wlth said cells,and a suitable handle. 11 testimony whereof I. afiix my signature in thepresence of two witnesses.

JOHN VANDERSLICE.

Witnesses: v

- LOUIS ENGELHORN,

J. RAYMOND B AUDRY. A

